I see London, I see France in English

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{
  "etymology_text": "From a children's rhyme: \"I see London, I see France, I can see your underpants\".",
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  "pos": "phrase",
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      "examples": [
        {
          "ref": "2010, Julie Cannon, Mater Biscuit, page 239",
          "text": "“I see London, I see France!” a voice from behind Imo teased. She straightened up quickly to tug her dress down and turned to see Glennis.",
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        "Indicates that a person's underwear is showing."
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        "(humorous, informal) Indicates that a person's underwear is showing."
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  "word": "I see London, I see France"
}

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{
  "etymology_text": "From a children's rhyme: \"I see London, I see France, I can see your underpants\".",
  "head_templates": [
    {
      "args": {
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        "2": "phrase"
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      "name": "head"
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  ],
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  "lang_code": "en",
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        "English humorous terms",
        "English informal terms",
        "English lemmas",
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        "English phrases",
        "English terms with quotations"
      ],
      "examples": [
        {
          "ref": "2010, Julie Cannon, Mater Biscuit, page 239",
          "text": "“I see London, I see France!” a voice from behind Imo teased. She straightened up quickly to tug her dress down and turned to see Glennis.",
          "type": "quotation"
        }
      ],
      "glosses": [
        "Indicates that a person's underwear is showing."
      ],
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  "word": "I see London, I see France"
}

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"I see London, I see France" meaning in English

Phrase